The Shipyards: Reimagining Industrial Space

Discover why the Shipyards is now recognized as a model for community-first tourism development, as Mayor Linda Buchanan and Jon Bevan, Executive Director of the Shipyards District BIA, reflect on the transformation of North Vancouver’s Shipyards District from a historic industrial site into one of North America’s most celebrated public spaces.

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Bull Mountain Cross Country Ski Area & Lodge: Advancing Local Recreation

In this video, Kristi Denby, Volunteer and Coach, Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club, and Robin Dawes, Past Board Chair, Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club, share how local passion, volunteer dedication, and tourism funding transformed a modest trailhead into a year-round hub for recreation, culture, and connection.
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Huu-ay-aht First Nations: Leading Tourism Development

Explore the impact of Indigenous-led destination development—where cultural preservation, tourism investment, and community priorities come together to create pathways for cultural connection and economic opportunity.
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The Essential Guide on How to Conduct Tourism Research

Considering a new product? Want to learn more about your customers? This guide can help tourism suppliers answer these questions and more through research.
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